Behr vs Cort

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Behr

Boy #5,941 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Germanic

German Jewish/Ashkenazi American

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Boy #5,772 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short; courtly"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

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Behr Rank #5,941

Cort Rank #5,772

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #5941 for Behr.

Is Behr or Cort more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Behr at #5941 in the United States.

What do Behr and Cort mean?

Behr means "bear" (Germanic origin). Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin).

Are Behr and Cort boy or girl names?

Behr is primarily a boy name. Cort is primarily a boy name.